Posted by eric on July 06, 2004 at 10:36:16:
An officer generally cannot make court appearances on behalf of an entity, whether corp. or LLC. An individual can represent themselves and make court appearances, but an entity cannot. Even in a single-member LLC, technically, the single member cannot make appearances. However, some judges may let it slide.
Entities requiring attorney representation… - Posted by Bill Plum
Posted by Bill Plum on July 03, 2004 at 12:30:14:
It is my understanding that a corporation would have to have an attorney appear on its behalf should a court appearance be necessary. An officer, and certainly not a shareholder, could not make that appearance. Is this correct? Does the same hold true for single and multi-member LLC’s or could the member appear if necessary?
Re: Entities requiring attorney representation… - Posted by Bronchick
Posted by Bronchick on July 06, 2004 at 12:00:33:
You need to check your local civil code to see what the regulations are. In my state (Colorado) and officer can represent the entity in court for small proceedings (landlord-tenant, small claims, etc). In my former state of practice, NY, all entities need a lawyer. Check with your civil court clerk.